Posted on 06/11/2005 10:21:53 PM PDT by kellynla
WASHINGTON – Mike Tyson's career might have ended in shocking fashion Saturday night when he quit on the stool after taking a beating in a foul-filled sixth round against unheralded Kevin McBride.
Tyson lost for the third time in his last four fights, and once again he faded badly as the rounds went on before head butting McBride in a desperate attempt to end the fight in the sixth round.
"I can still get in shape but I don't think I have the fight and guts anymore," former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson told Showtime PPV after the bout, while a chorus of boos filled the MCI Center.
"I don't have the stomach for this no more. I most likely won't fight again. I'm not going to disrespect the sport by losing to this caliber of fighter. I'm sorry to disappoint. I wish there was some way the fans could get some of their money back."
Tyson was pushed to the canvas when the round ended, his head stuck between the first and second ropes. He got up very slowly, wobbled back to his corner and sat on his stool.
When referee Joe Cortez came by to look at him, his corner told Cortez the fighter could not continue. Cortez then went over and raised McBride's hand in victory.
The 38-year-old Tyson was a huge favorite over McBride and won the early rounds. But as the fight went on, it was McBride landing the bigger punches as Tyson desperately tried to score a knockout.
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Wrong, hes black... therefore affimative-action-perpdom is legal...
The pride of the ghetto, the great black hope of the "Rappers"..
Tyson is the ultimate "in your face" to whitey.
O.J. is not HATED in some circles.. neither will Tyson be..
Even Marion Berry is accepted.. Affimative-Action-Perpdom is real and very active and even admired...
Tyson didn't fight in the Olympics.
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Mike Tyson never ever fought in the Olympics. He lost in the Olympic Trials to Henry Tillman.
Tyson didn't fight in the Olympics
All right already! The Olympic trials! I saw the fight. With Howard Cossell commentary no less! :)
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